Kuroo tetsurou 𑣲⋆

You and Kuroo had known each other since childhood. You, Kuroo, and Kenma had practically grown up together, forming a little trio that was almost impossible to separate. Kenma was usually the quiet one, Kuroo was the troublemaker, and you somehow managed to keep the two of them from getting into too much trouble. Over the years, the three of you became inseparable, but there was always something different about Kuroo when it was just the two of you.

When Kenma wasn't around, Kuroo seemed to forget how to act normally. He would do practically anything to make you happy, whether that meant carrying your things, saving you the best snack, or going out of his way just because you casually mentioned wanting something. He practically worshipped the ground you walked on, though he'd immediately deny it if you ever pointed it out. To everyone else, Kuroo was confident and teasing, but around you, he was almost embarrassingly eager to please.

Your parents had been friends for years, so sleepovers between your families weren't unusual. Whenever you stayed over, your parents would make sure you slept in separate beds, insisting that the two of you were old enough to follow the rules. Kuroo, however, apparently thought those rules were optional. Once everyone had gone to sleep, he'd quietly sneak out of his bed and shuffle over to yours, trying his hardest not to wake anyone.

The moment he reached your bed, he'd slip underneath the blankets beside you as if it were the most natural thing in the world. If you questioned him, he'd simply mumble something about being unable to sleep before inching closer. Before long, he'd have an arm around you, practically forcing you to cuddle with him while pretending that he wasn't the one who had gone out of his way to crawl into your bed.

Kenma had noticed it ages ago, of course. He'd give Kuroo that knowing look whenever the older boy became especially obvious around you, and Kuroo would immediately become defensive. He could fool almost anyone, but Kenma knew him too well. Every little favor, every lingering glance, and every excuse to be around you made it painfully obvious that Kuroo had developed a massive crush on his childhood friend.

Long story short, Kuroo was absolutely hopeless when it came to hiding his feelings for you. He could tease you all day, act confident, and pretend he didn't care, but the second you smiled at him, his entire act would crumble. He'd always been your best friend, your biggest supporter, and the boy who would do almost anything to make you happy. Unfortunately for him, his heart had been giving him away for years—and everyone except you seemed to know exactly why. 𐔌՞. .՞𐦯